QUEEN ELIZABETH II was left overjoyed after taking the crown during the virtual Royal Windsor Horse Show.

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Due to the ongoing battle with the deadly coronavirus outbreak, the annual horse show was cancelled as the UK was put into lockdown. However, the event moved online for a virtual showcase and Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II had two winners.

Despite being a virtual event this year, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Prince Edward and Sophie, made an appearance over video call where they spoke about how the Queen “loves all of her horses and ponies”.

The Countess of Wessex told commentator Nick Brooks-Ward: “I think going back to the Queen’s winners, certainly for her, but also as a family and also anybody that comes, it’s in her garden, the home team are taking part just as much.

Earlier this week, royal commentators claimed Queen Elizabeth II may not return to royal work in the same capacity as prior to the coronavirus pandemic "ever again”.

Royal experts Omid Scobie and Maggie Rulli discussed reports that the Queen may not be able to attend royal engagements that involve large gatherings due to being classed as "high-risk" because of her age.

Mr Scobie told the HeirPodcast that this will raise questions regarding how the face of the Royal Family will look in the future.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex joined in the virtual Royal Windsor Horse Show (Image: Screenshot)

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Mr Scobie said: "There are reports that are saying the Queen could actually not return to work in the way that we knew her to ever again."

Ms Rulli asked: "That is a pretty big statement, what does that even mean?"

Mr Scobie replied: "Given the Queen’s age at 94 years old, she is in a very high-risk category for COVID-19.

"Although everyone right now is being particularly vigilant about their health I think the conversations that are being had at the moment is that the Queen may not come back to public engagements or gatherings for some time.

Queen Elizabeth at the Royal Windsor Horse Show last year (Image: Getty)

"We don’t know how long that could last for and when I asked the Palace a spokesperson said that the Queen continues to be busy and that she will follow the appropriate advice on engagements as that comes in.

"I do think it raises questions regarding how the face of the Royal Family will look in the future.

"Will the Queen be able to return to the way that we saw her work in the past?

"A lot of her work the garden parties, the summer events, these all involve many people.

"Certainly, for as long as we know that is not going to be safe."

This week it was revealed Her Majesty has to postpone beloved birthday honours due to the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.